Saturday, February 5, 2022

Registration Of Political Parties

➰ REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES

➰ The registration of all political parties is governed by the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

➰ According to the Election Commission (EC), any party seeking registration has to submit an application to the Commission within a period of 30 days.

➰ This is done as per guidelines prescribed by the EC in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 29A of the RP Act, 1951.

➰➰➰ Note: There is no procedure available for de-registration of dormant political parties.

➰ PROCESS OF REGISTRATION

➰ The applicant is asked to publish a proposed party name in two national daily newspapers and two local daily newspapers, and provide two days for submitting objections, if any.

➰ The notice for publication is also displayed on the website of the Election Commission.

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